[Adopted 9-15-1998 by Ord. No. 98-20]
It has been determined that the presence of large numbers of
wild water fowl, which are defined as those nondomesticated species
of birds commonly known as "swans," "geese," "brant" and "river and
sea ducks," on and around ponds and other bodies of water in the City
of Englewood causes a public health nuisance in and around said ponds
and bodies of water, including the surrounding properties, which is
inimical to the health and general welfare of the public. The purpose
of this article is to prevent such conduct that may attract such wild
water fowl to properties in the City.
No person shall feed, cause to be fed or provide food for wild
water fowl in the City of Englewood on lands either publicly or privately
owned.
This article shall not be construed to prohibit humane acts
toward wild water fowl in individual cases, such as the temporary
nurturing of a wounded bird on one's own premises.
The Police Department and the Health Department of the City
of Englewood are hereby authorized and directed to enforce this article.
Violations of any provision of this article shall be subject
to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding
90 days, or both.
